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Preferred HealthCare (PHC)

medical

Summary

Preferred HealthCare (PHC) is a medical payer. Claims route under payer ID 33898, with 1 alternate ID in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports professional claims and institutional claims.

At a glance

Payer ID
33898Also seen as 5253
Also known as
Preferred Health Care (PHC)

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Preferred HealthCare (PHC)?
The payer ID for Preferred HealthCare (PHC) is 33898. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 5253.
What types of coverage does Preferred HealthCare (PHC) offer?
Preferred HealthCare (PHC) covers medical.
Can I submit claims to Preferred HealthCare (PHC) electronically?
Yes. Preferred HealthCare (PHC) is reachable through clearinghouses for professional claims and institutional claims. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).

Compiled from public payer resources and clearinghouse catalogs. Details change often, so confirm with the payer before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.